Master's Thesis Research Grant

Contact Name: 
Dr. Eugene Turner
Typical application deadline: 
November
Page last updated: 
09/09/2010
Application Deadline: 
November 1, 2010
Contact e-mail: 
eugene.turner@csun.edu
weblinks: 
Grant information
Application form
Applicant Eligibility: 
Masters
Applicant Eligibility Comments: 

Applicant must be a member of AAG and CSG.

Funding source home page: 
Cartography Specialty Group
Keywords: 
Computers
Geography
GIS
Remote sensing
Research/field research
Travel
Amount: 
up to $500
Funding Abstract: 

Enrolled master’s students are invited to apply for the Cartography Specialty Group (CSG) Master’s Thesis Research Grants. These grants are intended to promote scholarly research in cartography by students enrolled in Geography or a related degree program. Grants are available up to a maximum of $500 and may be used for items necessary and relevant to research, such as travel, materials, equipment, and human subject fees. Deadlines for applications are March 15, June 15, and November 1 of each year.

Type of Funding: 
Grant
Application Process and Required Materials: 

Application form including applicant information, advisor contact information, thesis title, research plan (maximum 1,500 words), and budget.

Fund Usage: 
Research, equipment, travel, general.
Funding Restrictions: 

Fundable research must be cartographic in nature. Cartography must be the central focus of the research and not merely a tool used in support of other research. Funding will be awarded for travel that is related to the research, such as field work or data collection; this grant does not provide funding for travel to conferences.

Fields of Study: 
Environmental Informatics